Upcoming Seminars from the ARC of Ohio

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Dear Friend of ASO:Upcoming programs of interest from the ARC. FYI - Please share! For more information on either of these programs contact the ARC of Ohio at info@.... Sincerely,Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.-------------------------------------------Taking Your Issues to the Legislators

Here is the opportunity to prove the adage “There is power in numbers.â€On Thursday, March 10th, The Arc of Ohio encourages local chapters, parents and advocates to come to Columbus for more than a legislative day.The day will include a morning of training where participants will learn: •Legislative strategies to support people with disabilities to live and work in the community.•Facts about the Governor’s proposed budget.The program is FREE, and will be held at Hyatt on Capitol Square, 75 East State St., Columbus, OH 43215, and include9:30 Registration/coffeeInformation tables and packets available10:00 Presentations and training sessions12:30 Lunch1:30 Visits to State Representatives and Senators2:30 Debriefing

Registration is required. Contact AXIS at 800/231-2947, 614/267-4550 or www.axiscenter@....Anyone needing assistance with mileage or attendant care, can contact the Ohio Olmstead Task Force (OOTF) at 800/566-7788, or email bcurtiss@....This event is sponsored by the Disability Coalition, Ohio Developmental Disability Council and OOTF.

Partners in Policymaking Develops Parent Leaders

Partners in Policymaking is a national training program for parents of young children with special needs and adults with MR/DD to better prepare them to advocate for their own needs and to become involved in advocacy for improved services and systems. The Arc of Ohio will present this training during 2005 in the Central Ohio area through a grant from the Columbus Foundation and in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, the local chapters of The Arc, and Children’s Hospital.Training areas include:· History of Services· Inclusive Education· Service Coordination· Futures Planning· Technology· Employment· Supported Living· Systems ChangeIn addition to training, participants will have the opportunities to meet with the leaders in our state who implement public policy.For those who cannot participate in the group training, four of the areas are covered in a free on-line course. These include Inclusive education, Making Your Case (advocacy), Employment, and Parallels in Time (History of Services). To access the courses visit www.partnersinpolicymaking.com